If you have VM:Secure running on both your production and test system, you can merge the directory more easily by using an EXEC to raid the VMSECURE 1B0 disk for userid entries. It worked well for us last year.
Peter -----Original Message----- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wandschneider, Scott Sent: October 30, 2008 13:42 To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: TCPIP for z/VM 5.4 I have always used the "Big Bang" myself with no problems, but the stepped approach is very intriguing. I may have to consider that. I have always found merging the new directory with the old to be the most trouble some part. Thank You, Scott R Wandschneider Senior Systems Programmer || Infocrossing, a Wipro Company || 11707 Miracle Hills Drive, Omaha, NE 68154 || ': 402.963.8905 || :: [EMAIL PROTECTED] **Think Green - Please print responsibly** > -----Original Message----- > From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Rich Smrcina > Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:27 PM > To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU > Subject: Re: TCPIP for z/VM 5.4 > > Marcy Cortes wrote: > > I'm a fan of the big bang method myself. It's always worked well for > > us. I like knowing that what I'm running is what IBM actually ran for > > an extended period of time. > > > > Just my 2 cents. > > > > Marcy > > Yeah, it's always worked for me too. > > -- > Rich Smrcina > VM Assist, Inc. > Phone: 414-491-6001 > Ans Service: 360-715-2467 > rich.smrcina at vmassist.com > http://www.linkedin.com/in/richsmrcina > > Catch the WAVV! http://www.wavv.org > WAVV 2009 - Orlando, FL - May 15-19, 2009 The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review retransmission dissemination or other use of or taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient or delegate is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the Internet. The sender accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of information provided. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This disclaimer is property of the TTC and must not be altered or circumvented in any manner.